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Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 16 (IANS) A high-level review meeting on flood disaster management, relief and damage assessment in Bihar was held at the 'Sankalp' Hall of the Chief Minister's residence in Patna, with Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in attendance. During the meeting, Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit briefed the Union Minister Chouhan on the overall flood situation in the state. Senior officials from several departments also presented detailed reports on the relief and rescue operations undertaken, infrastructure damage, agricultural losses and other impacts caused by the floods. Principal Secretary of the Agriculture Department Narmdeshwar Lal, Rural Works Department Secretary Abhay Kumar Singh, Energy Department Secretary Ajay Yadav, Health Department Secretary Kumar Ravi, Public Health Engineering Department Secretary B. Karthikey Dhanji, Water Resources Department Secretary Chandrashekhar Singh, and Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Department Secretary Shirshat Kapil Ashok briefed the meeting on the situation in their respective sectors. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said around 50 lakh people in 88 blocks across 15 districts had been affected by the floods this year. He added that the state government had remained engaged in relief and rescue operations and had provided food to around 1.62 crore people through more than 1,000 community kitchens. Basic facilities have also been made available at flood relief camps, the Chief Minister said, adding that the concerned departments had briefed the Union Minister Chouhan and the central team about the relief measures and damage caused by the floods. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said a comprehensive assessment of flood-related damage would be completed before Durga Puja, following which a detailed report would be submitted to the Central government. He also emphasised the need to work towards a permanent solution to Bihar's recurring flood problem, noting that the state's geographical location makes it particularly vulnerable to flooding every year. The Chief Minister thanked Shivraj Singh Chouhan for visiting the flood-affected areas and assessing the situation through aerial surveys and ground inspections. He also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for sending the Central team to assess the damage. Shivraj Singh Chouhan praised the Bihar government's relief efforts and said the state had set an example in flood management. He appreciated the Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, Deputy Chief Ministers Bijendra Prasad Yadav and Vijay Kumar Chaudhary and officials and personnel from various departments for their prompt response during the crisis. Shivraj Singh Chouhan said infrastructure and crops had suffered significant damage, particularly banana, maize and paddy crops. He assured that the Centre would extend maximum possible assistance to Bihar based on the findings of the damage assessment. He said the Central team would apprise Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of the situation and the state's requirements. Union Minister Chouhan also said efforts would be made to provide improved and high-quality seeds for crops such as banana, maize and litchi. The objective, he said, would be to improve crop yields, increase farmers' incomes and enhance the potential for agricultural exports. He also assured that houses damaged by the floods would be considered for reconstruction under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Assistance would also be extended to 'Jivika Didis', members of women's self-help groups, while farmers would be provided with improved seeds. During the meeting, officials briefed Union Minister on damage to roads and other infrastructure, agricultural losses, power and health services, drinking-water arrangements, and relief and rescue operations. The Chief Minister said the state government expected maximum assistance from the Centre after completion of the detailed damage assessment. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav; Agriculture Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha; Disaster Management Minister Ratnesh Sada; Rural Works Minister Sunil Kumar; Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Deepak Kumar; Development Commissioner Mihir Kumar Singh; Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Agriculture Commissioner P.K. Singh; Disaster Management Department Principal Secretary Santosh Kumar Mall; and senior officials from the Agriculture Department.
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Tejashwi Yadav targets BJP over Aashirwad Ka Diya campaign amid Bihar floods
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 16 (IANS) RJD National Working President and Bihar Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav has criticised the BJPs plan to observe Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday with an Aashirwad Ka Diya campaign, citing the ongoing flood crisis in the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday falls on September 17, which the BJP will also be observing as part of its month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. BJP National President Nitin Nabin has appealed to people to light a diya at their homes between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. on September 17 and pray for PM Modis long life and good health. The campaign is also being organised to mark PM Modis 25 years in public life. Reacting to the initiative, Tejashwi Yadav said people in Bihar were struggling with the impact of floods, unemployment and inflation while the ruling party was preparing to celebrate the Prime Ministers birthday. He questioned the decision to organise the Aashirwad Ka Diya campaign when a large number of people in Bihar have been affected by floods. Yadav alleged that the government had little to offer flood victims but was prepared to spend Rs 100 crore on the birthday celebrations. He also questioned the situation in the country and referred to the promises of Achhe Din, alleging that people were facing difficulties related to floods, inflation, unemployment, education and healthcare. In a post on X, Yadav alleged that the Bihar government was organising a state-sponsored Aashirwad Ka Diya programme for the Prime Ministers birthday while the state was facing a severe flood situation. He claimed that instead of prioritising assistance for flood-affected people, the government was spending money on lamps, wicks and oil for the campaign. Yadav pointed to the large number of people affected by the floods and accused the BJP-led government of failing to provide adequate relief to them. His remarks came amid the BJPs nationwide Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, which will begin on September 17 and includes blood donation drives, public outreach programmes and the Aashirwad Ka Diya initiative. In Bihar, the party has also announced plans to take the campaign to beneficiaries of government welfare schemes.
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Bihar Faces Dual Crisis: Floods and Drought Impacting Farmers, Says Devesh Chandra Thakur
Bihar is grappling with both floods and droughts, prompting calls for a comprehensive assessment of the impact on farmers, says Devesh Chandra Thakur. Bihar Faces Dual Crisis: Floods and Drought Impacting Farmers, Says Devesh Chandra Thakur
NDA leaders hit back at Rahul over UPI charge concerns, reject US pressure claim
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders on Wednesday rejected Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhis concerns over UPI charges and his allegation that the decision was taken under pressure from the United States, calling the claim baseless and defending the governments move. Reacting to Rahul Gandhis remarks on UPI charges, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale said the decision concerning UPI transactions of up to Rs 2,000 was fair and would not create difficulties for small vendors and businesses. I feel that the decision taken by the government regarding UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000 is fair. For transactions up to Rs 2,000, small vendors and businesses face no issues. However, if their business transactions exceed Rs 2,000, charging a nominal 0.4 per cent fee is not a huge burden. For instance, on transactions up to Rs 75,000, they only have to pay around Rs 300, Athawale said. He also dismissed Rahul Gandhis allegation that the decision was taken because of pressure from the US, saying there was no connection between the two. Rahul Gandhis allegation that this step was taken under US pressure is completely baseless. Rahul Gandhi is adept at spreading falsehoods and habitually makes misleading claims on various issues. America has nothing to do with this decision, Athawale said. BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana also defended the governments decision, while accusing the Congress of trying to create fear among people over the issue. Congress should look within itself and see what it did during its time. The Congress wants to create fear in society. There is no burden on the poor regarding UPI charges. However, when you use a facility and make bulk transactions, institutions should receive some consideration, Khatana said. BJP National Spokesperson Guru Prakash also targeted Rahul Gandhi over his reference to the United States, accusing the Congress leader of repeatedly attributing government decisions to American pressure. Rahul Gandhi ji has developed a Trump phobia, an America phobia. Every decision that is made is under pressure from America. I think Rahul Gandhi ji has taken a little too much inspiration from history. Indira Gandhi ji used to say, Americas hand is involved, and she even called Jayaprakash Narayan ji, who was from Bihar, a CIA agent, Guru Prakash said. He also cited an earlier statement attributed to veteran Congress leader P. Chidambaram while arguing that the party had previously questioned the practicality of digital payments for small vendors. I want to make it clear that Rahul Gandhi jis party is the same party whose leader, Chidambaram ji, used to say, If UPI payments come and payments are made through technology, how will a vegetable vendor manage? Today, the worlds most robust, transparent and better UPI interface is in India, and Rahul Gandhi ji is making such statements. There is no meaning to these statements, he said. Guru Prakash further accused Rahul Gandhi of pursuing what he described as his own agenda over the UPI issue and questioned the basis of the figures cited by the Congress leader. Rahul Gandhi has been pushing his own agenda for the last two days, but there was no basis for it. He does not make any concrete or substantial points and has become a kind of master at making baseless statements, he added. JD(U) National Spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan, speaking to IANS, said, Ordinary consumers do not need to worry too much. Generally speaking, we can say that this is a very minor increase, and even that cost will have to be borne by the merchants. Speaking about UPIs role as a reliable medium for digital transactions, he said, As far as UPI being considered a reliable means of digital transactions is concerned, when India set its targets for digital transactions. Earlier in the day, the Finance Ministry debunked claims which suggested the MDR change in the UPI ecosystem is due to foreign influence, stressing that Indias digital payment decisions are made independently. Since its launch in 2016, UPI has grown into the worlds largest real-time interoperable payment system -- entirely on Indias own terms, the ministry posted on social media platform X. This came as Gandhi on Tuesday lashed out at the Centre over its decision to impose fees on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000. In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi said: The Modi government has quietly opened the door to imposing fees on UPI. American payment companies have long opposed Indias zero-MDR policy. Now, the Modi government has opened the path to changing the policy in exactly that direction, the Congress leader alleged. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Tuesday said that it has revised the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for select UPI transactions, under which charges will apply to certain merchant payments above Rs 2,000, while small merchants and low-value transactions will continue to benefit from zero MDR.
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Amit Shahs call to implement the Uniform Civil Code in all NDA-ruled States before 2029 has drawn mixed reactions. While TDP and Shiv Sena support the move, JD(U) has taken a cautious stance on its implementation in Bihar, while Opposition leaders have criticised the BJPs approach.
Bihar Board Class 10th, 12th Exam 2027: Registration Ends Today, September 16
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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to visit Bihar on September 16 to review flood situation
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will visit Bihar on Wednesday, September 16. He will conduct an aerial survey of flood-affected areas and interact with farmers. A high-level meeting will review relief and rescue operations with officials. Chouhan will also visit relief camps and assess ongoing work in Munger and Bhagalpur. The minister will meet flood victims before departing for Patna.
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Delhi-NCR braces for another rainy day as IMD forecasts thunderstorms, lightning
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Delhi-NCR is likely to remain partly cloudy on Wednesday, with rain and thunderstorms expected in several areas as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast continued wet weather across the region and adjoining parts of northwest India. The national capital and neighbouring regions are likely to experience another spell of unsettled weather on Wednesday, with thunderstorms and lightning possible at isolated places. The IMD has forecast isolated heavy rainfall over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are also likely at isolated locations in Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, Punjab and Uttarakhand. The weather system could result in short spells of rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds in some areas, rather than continuous rainfall throughout the day. The wet conditions are expected to continue into Thursday, with the IMD forecasting fairly widespread to widespread rainfall over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab on Wednesday and Thursday. Isolated areas could also receive heavy rain during this period. Bihar is also likely to witness rain and thunderstorm activity on Wednesday. Several parts of the state may receive showers, while thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are possible in some areas. Odisha is expected to experience partly cloudy conditions with rain and thunderstorms in several districts. The IMD has warned of lightning and thunderstorm activity, along with the possibility of gusty winds in some parts of the state. In Rajasthan, weather conditions are likely to shift from partly sunny skies to increased cloud cover, followed by rain and thunderstorms in some areas. The IMD has issued thunderstorm and lightning warnings for both East and West Rajasthan, with gusty winds likely at isolated places. Himachal Pradesh is likely to remain partly cloudy, with scattered showers mainly expected during the afternoon. Temperatures are likely to remain relatively moderate, although weather conditions could stay unsettled in some parts of the state. Haryana is expected to witness rain, with thunderstorms possible during the morning and thundery showers likely in the afternoon. Uttar Pradesh may experience cloudy periods, with light rain in the morning followed by brief showers in the afternoon. Thunderstorms could occur at isolated places, prompting residents to exercise caution during lightning and sudden downpours. Uttarakhand is likely to receive light to moderate rain and thundershowers at a few places. The IMD has warned of thunderstorms with lightning and intense to very intense spells of rainfall at isolated locations, particularly in the hill districts. The rainfall activity is expected to extend beyond northwest India. Heavy rain is likely at isolated places over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya, Kerala, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal on September 16.
Nitish Kumar calls key JD-U meeting amid UCC row; all MPs, MLAs, MLCs to discuss next move in Bihar
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Bihar to conduct DNA tests on relatives to identify victims of Nepal flash flood
The Bihar government will conduct DNA tests on relatives to identify people from the state among those who died in the recent Nepal floods, officials said on Tuesday. Flash floods, triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, devastated towns and villages in northern and central Nepal, killing around 1,400 people, while more than 5,000 remain missing. Several bodies, found severely decomposed, remain unidentified. The Ministry of External Affairs on September 3 said that 275 Indians remained missing. On Tuesday, the states home department said relatives of those missing from Bihar can provide DNA samples through their local police or civic administration to identify the bodies. In a statement, it said, Police and administrative officials have been directed to extend all possible assistance to the affected families and provide them information on the procedure for submitting samples. The samples will be tested at the Forensic Science Laboratory in Patna, it said.
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Tripura: Thief cuts own hand to evade arrest, held from hospital bed
Digital Desk | Agartala, Sep 15 (IANS) In a bizarre development, a professional thief, accused of stealing a motorcycle and snatching a gold chain from an elderly woman, allegedly cut his own hand to evade arrest and got himself admitted to a hospital, but police eventually apprehended him from his hospital bed on Tuesday, officials said. Two bike-borne thieves snatched a gold necklace, valued at Rs 1.75 lakh, from an elderly woman in the Bankumari area on the outskirts of Agartala city on September 11. The incident took place early in the morning on September 11 when the elderly woman, Gita Rani Das (Deb), was out for a morning walk with a neighbour in the Bankumari area. She later lodged a complaint with the East Agartala police station, following which an investigation was launched. Police, led by Officer-in-Charge of the East Agartala police station, Krishnadhan Sarkar, launched an intensive investigation to nab the thieves. Police had earlier detained one of the thieves and impounded the motorcycle allegedly used in the broad-daylight snatching of the gold chain. The motorcycle had also allegedly been stolen by the duo earlier. However, the alleged mastermind of the crime was still at large. Police examined CCTV footage from the area, which showed two helmet-wearing persons riding a motorcycle and allegedly snatching the woman's necklace. Acting on information gathered during the investigation, a police team led by Sarkar, an inspector-rank police official, conducted search operations at several places in and around the state capital. Finally, the alleged mastermind of the crime was arrested from the Agartala Government Medical College and Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital, where he had got himself admitted after reportedly cutting his right hand to evade arrest. The main accused in the case had allegedly sold the stolen necklace at a jewellery shop in Agartala. A series of gold chain-snatching incidents have taken place in various districts of Tripura in recent months. Recently, two youths from Bihar were arrested for allegedly snatching a gold chain from an elderly woman in West Tripura district. According to police, the two accused entered the house of Radha Rani Debbarma on the pretext of cleaning utensils when no male member of the family was present. The duo allegedly snatched a gold chain from the woman and fled on a motorcycle, police said. In another incident, two women were arrested and nine stolen gold chains worth around Rs 22 lakh were recovered following a series of chain-snatching incidents during the Rath Yatra festival in southern Tripuras Gomati district, police officials said. The thefts took place during the annual Rath Yatra at the historic Jagannath Bari in Udaipur, which drew a large number of devotees.
Howrah hotel raid: CBI arrests 2 public servants, 2 aides in Rs 4 lakh bribe case
Digital Desk | Howrah, Sep 15 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday arrested four accused, including two public servants from Lucknow-based institution, in a case involving the payment of a bribe of Rs 4 lakh in a hotel in West Bengal's Howrah, an official said. Those arrested include Ashutosh Kumar, Lucknow Research Designs and Standards Organization (RDSO) Deputy Director, and Deepak Kumar, RDSO Senior Section Engineer, an official statement said. The other two accused were identified as representatives of Kolkata-based private company Utkarsh India Limited, it said. The CBI identified the two arrested private persons as Sashank Agarwal and Swarup Kumar Rai. The CBI registered the case immediately on Tuesday against the accused on allegations that the public servants, in conspiracy with the representatives of Utkarsh India Limited, had obtained undue advantage from a Kolkata-based private company in lieu of issuance of a favourable plant and machinery inspection report. The Central probe agency laid a trap and caught the accused public servants and private persons from a hotel in Howrah while accepting Rs 4 lakh as illegal gratification from the representatives of the private company. Apart from the bribe of Rs 4 lakh, the CBI also recovered Rs 4.73 lakh in cash, the statement said. Later, searches in the residential and office premises of the accused were conducted at multiple locations in Kolkata, Lucknow and Bihar, the CBI said, adding that incriminating documents and digital evidence were recovered and seized. The CBI said the accused will be produced before a special court for custody. In a separate case, the CBI arrested Chandra Shekhar Gupta, the Bhojudih Chief Health Inspector under South Eastern Railway's Adra Division of Bokaro in a Rs 25,000 bribery case. Chandra Shekhar Gupta was arrested after the CBI received a complaint against him. It was alleged that the accused Chief Health Inspector demanded undue advantage of Rs 25,000 from the complainant for sanction of medical leave, the CBI said in a statement. The CBI laid a trap and caught Gupta red handed while accepting undue advantage of Rs 10,000 from the complainant. Searches were conducted at the office and residential premises of the accused public servant. Gupta will be produced before a Special CBI Court in Dhanbad, the statement said.
Tejashwi Yadav Criticizes Bihar Governments Handling of Floods and Corruption
Tejashwi Yadav condemns Bihars government for corruption and inadequate flood response, urging immediate aid for affected citizens. Tejashwi Yadav Criticizes Bihar Governments Handling of Floods and Corruption
Bihar cabinet approves 17 proposals, clears Rs 3,516 crore for Vishnupad Temple development project
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 15 (IANS) A total of 17 proposals were approved at a Bihar Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday, with major decisions covering agriculture, healthcare, education, water resources, taxation, recruitment and infrastructure development. Among the key decisions, the Cabinet approved an allocation of Rs 89.79 crore for the Central Sector Makhana Development Scheme for the financial year 2026-27. The Cabinet also approved the contractual appointment of Assistant Professors against 366 vacant posts across five government medical colleges under the Health Department, pending completion of regular recruitment. The institutions covered under the decision are Government Medical College, Bettiah; Government Medical College, Purnea; Jannayak Karpoori Thakur Medical College, Madhepura; Government Medical College, Chhapra, Saran; and Ram Janaki Medical College, Samastipur. Approval was also granted for contractual appointments against vacant posts of Professor, Associate Professor, Reader, Lecturer and Assistant Professor in government dental colleges and hospitals under the Health Department, pending regular recruitment. The Cabinet also approved the termination of the services of Dr Ravi Shankar Prasad, a General Medical Officer posted at the Additional Primary Health Centre in Bahadurpur, Alauli, Khagaria. The action was taken over his continuous unauthorised absence from duty since November 17, 2021. An allocation of Rs 2.10 crore was approved for the implementation of the centrally sponsored National Mission on Edible OilsOil Palm (NMEO-OP) during 2026-27. The scheme aims to promote oil palm cultivation and reduce dependence on imports by increasing domestic edible oil production. The Cabinet also approved Rs 78.34 crore for programmes under the centrally sponsored Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture for 2026-27 and 2027-28. One of the major decisions was administrative approval of Rs 3,516.05 crore for the development of the Vishnupad Temple precinct in Gaya on the lines of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor in Varanasi. The project will include several infrastructure and pilgrim-facility works, including a multi-level car park, elevated pathway, a ramp connecting the Mansarovar-Manpur bridge, dormitory and canteen facilities, ghat development and construction of Sita Kund. The Cabinet also approved the construction of an intake well 23 kilometres upstream of the Indrapuri Barrage. The facility will enable the required quantity of water to be transferred from the Sone River to the North Koel Main Canal through a pipeline. The Cabinet approved expenditure of Rs 1,000 crore by the Water Resources Department, to be drawn in advance from the Bihar Contingency Fund. A One-Time Settlement scheme was also approved to address outstanding dues of brick kiln operators. According to the government, Rs 266 crore is currently outstanding against brick kiln operators, and the scheme is intended to provide them relief in settling their dues. Two additional posts were approved for the State Information Commission. The Cabinet further approved the creation of six postsfour instructors and two lower-division clerksfor establishing a school at Bihar Animal Sciences University in Patna. An amount of Rs 45,98,832 was sanctioned for the purpose. The Cabinet approved the Bihar State Aviation Cadre Recruitment Rules, 2026, paving the way for recruitment and service-related arrangements for the state's aviation cadre. It also approved the Bihar District Mineral Foundation Rules, 2026. The decisions taken at the meeting cover a range of sectors, including agriculture, healthcare, education, water management, tourism-related infrastructure and administrative reforms, with the government aiming to accelerate development and improve public services across the state.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Assess Flood Damage in Bihar on PM Modis Instructions
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will visit Bihar on September 16 to evaluate flood-affected areas and support local farmers. Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Assess Flood Damage in Bihar on PM Modis Instructions
Bihar govt orders judicial reshuffle, Asitabh Kumar posted as principal judge in Nalanda
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 15 (IANS) The Bihar government has issued a notification regarding the posting and promotion of a judicial officer as part of an administrative reshuffle within the state judicial service. The General Administration Department issued the order on Tuesday, September 15, advancing the process of new postings and promotions of judicial officers to facilitate the smooth functioning of courts at the district level. According to the notification, Asitabh Kumar, currently serving as District and Additional Sessions Judge in West Champaran (Bettiah), has been promoted to the rank of Principal District and Sessions Judge. Following his elevation, Kumar has been posted as Principal Judge of the Family Court in Nalanda district, with Bihar Sharif as its headquarters. The administrative decision follows a recommendation from the Registrar General of the Patna High Court through Letter No. 82520 dated September 7, 2026. Based on the High Court's recommendation, the state government completed the required administrative procedures and issued the formal posting order. The notification was issued in the name of the Governor of Bihar and bears the signature of Rajnish Kumar, Additional Secretary of the General Administration Department. The order directs the concerned judicial officer to assume his new charge as per the prescribed procedure. Copies of the notification have been forwarded to the Superintendent of the Government Press and the E-Gazette Cell of the Finance Department for publication in the next extraordinary issue of the Official Gazette. The notification has also been sent to the Accountant General (Accounts and Entitlements), Law Department, District and Sessions Judges of the concerned districts, and relevant Finance and Information Technology officials for information and necessary action. In another development, the Bihar Police Headquarters (Personnel and Welfare Division) has issued large-scale transfer orders aimed at strengthening the administrative setup. Under this order, 112 promoted Reserve Inspectors (Senior Quartermaster)also known as Sergeant Majorshave been transferred to new districts and units. Previously, under an order issued in June 2026, Reserve Sub-Inspectors (Quartermaster) had been assigned the executive charge of the higher rank of Reserve Inspector (Senior Quartermaster). However, an imbalance was subsequently observed between the availability of officers and the sanctioned posts across various districts and units. This decision was taken to address that imbalance.
'Will have to think...discuss with Home Minister': JD(U) sounds cautious note on UCC implementation
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 15 (IANS) Following Union Home Minister Amit Shah's announcement that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) would be implemented in all 21 states governed by the BJP-led NDA, the JD(U) said that it will discuss the provisions with the Home Minister, with some sections of the party sounding reluctant with its enactment in Bihar. Addressing reporters in Patna, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and senior JD(U) leader Vijay Kumar said: The provisions of the UCC Bill have not yet been made public. First, we will see in what form the UCC Bill is introduced and study its provisions. Second, our working national president has already said that after examining the provisions, we will discuss the matter directly with the Home Minister. After that, our party will hold a meeting and take a decision. So, let the draft of the Bill come first. It will be discussed within the party as well as with our alliance partners...If there are any concerns regarding the UCC, we will directly discuss them with the Home Minister, he stated. Bihar Minister Ashok Choudhary referred to UCC as a somewhat sensitive issue. We will discuss it thoroughly, including how the people concerned will be protected...As our National President has said, we will speak to the Home Minister and decide accordingly, he told IANS. However, JD(U) MP Kaushalendra Kumar said that the party will stick to former Chief Minister and party supremo Nitish Kumar's decision on UCC's implementation. We are with the BJP at the Centre, but when it comes to the state, we will have to think about it, he told reporters. He further said: The Chief Minister (Samrat Choudhary) is from the BJP but it is not like he doesn't think about Bihar. He will agree with our decision...We will abide by whatever Nitish Kumar ji had decided for the state. Meanwhile, Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi maintained that all stakeholders will be consulted before the implementation of the UCC. The UCC has been passed in several states and has also been implemented in some places. In the Lok Sabha, the UCC was passed with the support of all constituent parties. The Home Minister has said that the BJP will implement it in all NDA-ruled states. Discussions will be held and everyone will be consulted on this, he told IANS.
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Bihar Cabinet Approves 17 Proposals, Allocates
The Bihar Cabinet has approved 17 proposals, including a 1,000 crore allocation for flood and irrigation projects, under Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary. Bihar Cabinet Approves 17 Proposals, Allocates 1,000 Crore for Flood and Irrigation Relief
Central Government Stands with Bihar Flood Victims; Minister to Conduct Review on September 16
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will assess flood damage in Bihar and engage with affected farmers during his visit on September 16. Central Government Stands with Bihar Flood Victims; Minister to Conduct Review on September 16
No reason to make haste: JD(U) takes cautious stand on UCC
Janata Dal (United) will study the Uniform Civil Code legislation before taking a stance. The party will consult its coalition partners in Bihar before making a decision. Bihar's deputy chief minister stated they will not oppose the code without reason. Senior party leader Shyam Rajak had previously expressed opposition to implementing the UCC in Bihar.
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Uniform Civil Code: Rift within NDA over implementation of UCC in Bihar
Tensions have flared among NDA coalition partners in Bihar over implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The disagreement comes a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared plans to roll out the UCC across 21 NDA-governed states by 2029.
JD(U) won't oppose UCC if provisions are okay: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary stated the JD(U) will study the Uniform Civil Code Bill. The party will not oppose the legislation without valid reasons for objection. Senior JD(U) leader Shyam Rajak had previously voiced strong opposition to the Uniform Civil Code. Chaudhary clarified that the party will consult coalition partners before making a final decision. The Union Agriculture Minister will visit flood-hit areas for damage assessment.
Bihar UCC: JD(U) Says It Will Decide After Consulting NDA Allies
Chaudhary, who is also a former state assembly speaker, sought to distance the JD(U) from the strident stance adopted by RJD, the main party in opposition, which has vowed to thwart the UCC's implementation in Bihar, alleging that it was against the interests of Muslims.
BPSC, BPSSC aspirants stage protest in Patna, demand cancellation of exams
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 15 (IANS) A large number of students staged a massive protest in Patna on Tuesday, demanding the cancellation and re-conduct of the 70th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Combined Competitive Examination and the Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) Main Examination for the recruitment of 1,799 Police Sub-Inspectors. The protesting aspirants gathered near JP Golambar and raised slogans against the state government. Carrying banners and posters, they demanded an impartial investigation into alleged irregularities in both examinations. One of the posters carried by the protesters read, Neither will foul play in exams be tolerated, nor will playing with our future be accepted. The students said that if an investigation establishes any wrongdoing, both examinations should be cancelled and conducted again for all candidates. As the protesters attempted to march towards the Chief Minister's residence and the Raj Bhavan, police personnel put up barricades near JP Golambar to stop them. However, the protesters broke through the barricades and attempted to move ahead, leading to a scuffle between the students and police. Some aspirants were seen climbing over the barricades while continuing to raise slogans. More than 200 police personnel have been deployed around Gandhi Maidan to prevent the protesters from proceeding further. Security arrangements have also been strengthened at Dakbungalow Crossing, where the route has been blocked with barricades. The BPSSC conducted the main written examination in May 2026 for the recruitment of 1,799 Police Sub-Inspectors. Around 35,857 candidates appeared for the examination. Following the exam, complaints of alleged malpractice and irregularities were raised at some examination centres. Questions were also raised after a photograph of the question paper reportedly surfaced on social media following the May 27 examination at Government Girls' High School in Purnea. During the police investigation, a teacher, Mrityunjay Kumar, was arrested. According to police, Kumar allegedly photographed the question paper after the examination had concluded and sent the image to a relative. The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) subsequently took up the investigation. The agency has obtained photographs of the question paper/booklet and has sought a response from the BPSSC regarding the authenticity and source of the images. The protesting students maintain that the questions surrounding the transparency and integrity of the examination process must be investigated impartially. They have demanded that the authorities establish the facts through a fair inquiry and take appropriate action if irregularities are confirmed. The aspirants are continuing their protest in Patna, pressing for the cancellation and re-conduct of both the 70th BPSC Combined Competitive Examination and the BPSSC Main Examination for 1,799 Sub-Inspector posts.
Akhilesh Yadav takes charge of Lohia Trust, BJP leaders target Shivpals removal
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 15 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav's move to take over as President of the Lohia Trust, replacing his uncle Shivpal Singh Yadav, has become the latest political debate point in Uttar Pradesh, with SP leaders hailing it, while some in the BJP termed the development as an internal matter of the Yadav family and others questioned it on political grounds. Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar alleged that Akhilesh Yadav no longer trusted Shivpal Yadav because of his political differences with the SP chief in the past, citing Shivpal Yadavs decision to leave the party and spend a period with the BJP before forming the Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party Lohia (PSPL). Rajbhar said Shivpal Yadav had, at the time, openly criticised the SP and accused it of becoming a party of hieves and rogues and of being dominated by mafias. He also recalled Shivpal Yadavs allegations that people involved in encroaching on the land of the poor had entered the party. According to Rajbhar, Shivpal Yadav had repeatedly made such statements after forming his own party, making it difficult for Akhilesh Yadav to repose trust in him. Minister Anil Rajbhar also criticised the SP chief, alleging that Akhilesh Yadav did not have faith in anyone and even lacked confidence in himself. The head of the Samajwadi Party does not have any trust in anyone. He does not have faith in anyone. He does not even have faith in himself. That is why, if you look at his campaigns and look at his statements, do you see any stability? There is no stability. His issues keep changing, his statements keep changing, he said. However, Rajbhar added that he did not want to comment on another family or political party, saying that the developments within the SP were visible to everyone. Minister Narendra Kashyap said the Lohia Trust's leadership was ultimately a matter for its members to decide, including who should remain associated with it. However, it would have been better if someone from the social sector had been given the opportunity instead of Shivpal or Akhilesh Yadav, Kashyap said, alleging that the development reflected dynastic politics. SP MP Awadhesh Prasad, meanwhile, backed Akhileshs appointment, saying, The decision taken by the partys national President is acceptable to everyone. Meanwhile, Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav said, It is their trust. It was with Shivpal Ji, and now that he is no longer there, it has gone to Akhilesh Yadav. This is their internal family matter, and they will do what they consider appropriate... The change follows a meeting of the Lohia Trust in which all members reportedly expressed their consent to Akhilesh Yadav becoming its President. Shivpal Singh Yadav had been heading the trust since 2017. The Lohia Trust was originally headed by senior SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav. In 2017, amid the intense family feud in the Samajwadi Party ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Mulayam Singh Yadav removed Ram Gopal Yadav and appointed Shivpal Singh Yadav as the trusts president.
Students protest in Patna over alleged irregularities in Bihar SI and 70th BPSC exams
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Amit Shahs Statement on Uniform Civil Code Sparks Nationwide Discussion
Amit Shahs remarks on the Uniform Civil Code have prompted ministers in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to advocate for its swift implementation. Amit Shahs Statement on Uniform Civil Code Sparks Nationwide Discussion
